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9 Health Benefits of Chocolate

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Superfoods don't just come from your supermarket's produce aisle. In fact those chocolate candy bars next to the gummy bears now qualify. Study after study proves that dark chocolate—sweet, rich, and delicious—is good for more than curing a broken heart. The secret behind its powerful punch is cacao, also the source of the sweet's distinct taste. Packed with healthy chemicals like flavonoids and theobromine, this little bean is a disease-killing bullet. The only problem? Cacao on its own is bitter, chalky, nasty stuff. Enter milk, sugar, and butter—good for your taste buds, not always good for your health. Besides adding calories, these can dilute the benefits of cacao. So snack smart: Stick to healthy chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao (or cocoa, which is cacao in its roasted, ground form). As long as the content is that high, says Mary Engler, Ph.D., a professor of physiological nursing at the University of California at San Francisco, you can reap the be

9 Health Benefits of Chocolate

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Superfoods don't just come from your supermarket's produce aisle. In fact those chocolate candy bars next to the gummy bears now qualify. Study after study proves that dark chocolate—sweet, rich, and delicious—is good for more than curing a broken heart. The secret behind its powerful punch is cacao, also the source of the sweet's distinct taste. Packed with healthy chemicals like flavonoids and theobromine, this little bean is a disease-killing bullet. The only problem? Cacao on its own is bitter, chalky, nasty stuff. Enter milk, sugar, and butter—good for your taste buds, not always good for your health. Besides adding calories, these can dilute the benefits of cacao. So snack smart: Stick to healthy chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao (or cocoa, which is cacao in its roasted, ground form). As long as the content is that high, says Mary Engler, Ph.D., a professor of physiological nursing at the University of California at San Francisco, you can reap the be

10 Cleaning Hacks That Every Women Should Know!

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Cleaning your house isn’t an easy task. Whether you love to clean or you are an OCD or you are a ‘once in a blue moon’ cleaner, all of us would love to make the process of cleaning faster and effortless. After all cleaning takes time and is extremely gruelling. But like they say, ‘necessity is the mother of all inventions’, so here we have made a list that you would surely find absolutely useful. In this article, we will share with you some of the most unique yet useful cleaning hacks that you should keep in mind while you are on a cleaning spree. So, shall we get started? 1 .Cleaning Sponge Did you know that nuke bacteria start living in your cleaning sponge? This can be extremely unhealthy for the dishes that you wash with it. Remove all those nuke bacteria by keeping the sponge in your microwave oven for about 2 minutes. 2.Washing Machine Fill the washing machine and pour 2 cups of vinegar inside it Set the washing machine for around 1 hour Start the machine over again t

5 Dangers Hiding In Your Beauty Products

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It is no surprise that you have to be extremely vigilant about taking care of your body if you want to maintain your physical health for as long as possible. For most people, that means exercising and eating healthy, organic food This means that a surprising amount of people ignore one of the biggest sources of toxins and contaminants in their daily lives: beauty and bath products. You know that your skin is the biggest organ you have. What you put on your skin and what you use to clean it has a direct effect on your body. 5 Dangers Hiding In Your Beauty Products 2 1.74k beautyproducts It is no surprise that you have to be extremely vigilant about taking care of your body if you want to maintain your physical health for as long as possible. For most people, that means exercising and eating healthy, organic food. This means that a surprising amount of people ignore one of the biggest sources of toxins and contaminants in their daily lives: beauty and bath products. You k

5 Scientific Reasons Proving Why Women Live Longer Than Men. 5 Killed Me, LOL!

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it’s already scientifically acknowledged that men live shorter than women, on average. They don’t hesitate to put themselves in risky situations and, on top of that, they seem to have so much fun with it. In the past, it was believed that men tend to live less because they work more and have to bring financial stability to the family. However, nowadays, men and women both live stressful lives and work hard on a daily basis. The evidence stays, though. They still live less, in spite of being in a similar environment. These images could eplain a lot. If you like this post, share it with your friends on Facebook!  1. Because if you give 5 men a ladder, nothing is impossible. Even death itself is quite possible. 2. …or a bike, some wood and fire magic is done  3. Because they are so creative, that nothing should get in the way of a relaxing afternoon. Not even a backhoe  4. Because gravity is only a minor issue to those who have the power of will 5. Because wh

What Does Your Nail Shape Say About You?

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Nails definitely aren’t the first thing you notice about a person; in fact, unless they’re extremely flashy or pointed out, most people don’t notice them at all. What most people don’t know is that the shape of your nails can actually say a lot about you and your style. Below there will be six different types of nail shapes described. Stiletto Stiletto nails are the newest trend in nails. They’re long and pointy at the tip. People who sport this style of nail are conscious of all the trends and don’t mind being in the spotlight. Square This shape isn’t as subtle as other shapes can be. People who sport this style aren’t afraid to try new things, and they tend to go with experimental or statement styles as well. Almond This nail shape is similar to stiletto nails, but it’s rounded out at the tip instead of pointy. Those who sport this style are modern, care about quality, and avoid anything out dated or vintage. Round Round nail shapes are the most common and

This Is Why You Should Stop Eating Tilapia Immediately

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Tilapia is one of the most favorite fish nowadays. It cannot be overcooked, has no bones and skin and is very cheap unlike the other fish in the market. However, this fish is not found in the wild. It is only produced in artificial fish farms. Thousands of this fish is harvested daily in the fish industry. The natural food of algae and lake plants is replaced by GMO soy and corn. The most important ingredient in fish – fish oil, cannot be found in this fish. Reasons why tilapia is not good for your health  1. This fish is very popular because of its availability and inexpensiveness. However, you must learn everything that can be possibly known about this fish before consuming it. The consumption of this fish can increase the inflammations that are going on in the body. The increased inflammations can lead to heart problems, asthma and many other serious diseases. The consumption of this fish is worse than eating bacon or a hamburger. We eat fish in order to consume omega-

Chinese Face Map Reveals What Your Body is Fighting With

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Our organs and body can send really important signals about our health condition. Our skin is our biggest organ and it can tell us a lot of information about what our body is fighting with. The Chinese believe that every part of our face represents a certain organ and that part can tell us a lot about our health condition. The Chinese have invented the Chinese face map, a map that can help you reveal what your body is fighting with. The signs are pretty simple: rashes, pimples and change in your complexion. T ake a look at the Chinese face map and learn what your body is fighting with! 1.Forehead – Small Intestine and Bladder Too much sugar, too much alcohol and a lot of stress can cause small intestine and bladder problems. To cure these problems you need to start eating more raw food, drink lots of water and avoid alcohol. 2.Between Your Eyebrows- Liver This can be caused by eating lots of meat or because you’re allergic to certain foods. To solve this problem, expe

4 Stretches in 7 Minutes To Eliminate Back Pain

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For most people, back pain is simply part of life. Whether it happens at the end of a long day of work, after exercising, or after playing with your kids, you may have accepted back pain as part of the aging process. However, you do not have to suffer through this debilitating condition. In just seven minutes, you can do seven stretches that completely relieve back pain and help you feel as good as new. 1. KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lay on your back and stretch your legs out completely. Bend your right knee and place your hands on your calf. Gently pull your knee into your chest and hold for 30 seconds. Gently lower your right leg back to the floor. Repeat on the left side, holding the stretch for 30 seconds. 2. HIP FLEXOR LUNGE Surprisingly, back pain is often caused by tight hips. This lunge stretches out your hip flexors. Step your right foot forward and lower your left knee to the floor in a lunge position. Make sure your left leg is pulled fairly far back. Hold for

7 magical tips to stop dry skin

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Is also important to mention that even if you don’t have a dry skin naturally it can still become dry when you expose you skin to extreme weather or using the wrong body lotion Flaky, itchy, dry skin, make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable and it can be irritating and problematic is just not the prettiest sight anyone would want to see, but is also important to mention that even if you don’t have a  dry skin  naturally it can still become dry when you are expose you skin to extreme weather or using the wrong body lotion.  Here are 7 tips that really works for variety of people to keep your skin silky smooth year-round Avoid alcohol it causes dehydration drink plenty of fluids instead.  Try not to scratch or rub your skin.  Avoid irritating or itchy clothing Take a short shower in warm, not hot, water Avoid antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers  Apply a rich moisturizing cream, lotion or ointment several times a day. Eat plenty of fruits

How to get natural white teeth, healthy body

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Learn how to use the raved 'oil pulling' method for white teeth and a healthy body... Oil pulling  is known to help whiten teet h as well as improve overall health. It is a dental technique that involves swishing oil in your mouth usually on an empty stomach for a few minutes. Oil pulling  is known to improve wellbeing, draws out toxins in the body but it's used a lot to improve oral health and it's known to produce results as a lot of people swear by it as it helps whiten teeth and improve oral health by reducing bacteria, plaque, and infection in the mouth. If you didn't know how to make  oil  pulling  work before now, watch this short guide on how to use it above

The best abs workout for women

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This is the best ab workout to do all by yourself at home for a perfectly sculpted body without any gym equipment... Abdominal  exercises  help towards a toned body, particularly toned abs Abdominal and core workouts are great if you want a sculpt six-pack abs (which is the rave at the moment),it also helps to build core strength and to get rid of belly fat which is a plus anytime. With an intense ab workout that you can do everyday to get a sexy firm stomach, getting the perfectly toned body is not far fetched. For the best one to do at home, without any gym equipment, learn from this short video above.

9 simple exercises for flat stomach

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Add caption Which works for you? Find out the best way to achieve a toned and flat tummy... Having a  flat stomach  is almost every ladies and even men's desire (hello six pack). here is something about having  toned abs  that work to give definition to one's physique. While a lot people go to the gym to work on it, a lot of people don't necessary pay attention to the 'problematic area'. If you want toned, flat and desirable midriff then these  exercises are must try, choose one that works for you but learn how to perfectly use it above.

10 IMPORTANT FOODS YOU MUST CONSUME WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT

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Every pregnant woman must be careful of what kind of food she is consuming, because it may affect her baby. We all know that a healthy diet is recommended, but here are 10 types of food for eating, Pregnant Important Food Eggs Eggs contain folate, choline, iron and prenatal protein. It does not matter if you eat scrambled, fried, hard-boiled eggs or omelet. Choline is important for fetal brain development and for reducing the risk of neural tube defects. Also, you can buy eggs, fortified with omega-3s. It is important to eat the whole egg because more important ingredients are in the yolk. Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin B6, nutritious fiber, potassium, iron and vitamin C, also copper and beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes are very important because of the beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A. vitamin A plays an important role in the baby’s eye development, also for the skin and bones. It is not important if you eat t

STUDY: WOMEN NEED MORE SLEEP BECAUSE THEY USE THEIR BRAIN MORE

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Women need more sleep than men, according to a recent study. Researchers from Duke University have discovered that, compared to men, women experience more mental and physical consequences from inadequate rest. Besides giving half the population a legitimate reason to sleep in, the findings could also inspire new health recommendations for women at greater risk of heart disease, depression, and psychological problems. The study, which was led by clinical psychologist and sleep expert Michael Breus, estimated men and women’s respective needs for sleep by assessing their ability to deal with insufficient rest. According to Breus, the experiment suggested a sharp difference between genders. “We found that women had more depression, women had more anger, and women had more hostility early in the morning,” he told reporters. Who Needs How Much? Many biological factors are thought to contribute to this disparity. However, some experts believe that it ultimately comes down to mental